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oropharynx

/ˌɔː.rəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/

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noun

/ˌɔː.rəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее часть глотки, расположенную позади рта, образующую полость в задней части ротовой полости.

A noun referring to the part of the pharynx that lies behind the mouth, forming a cavity at the back of the oral cavity.

  1. Anatomical regionC2formalmedical

    The part of the pharynx that lies behind the mouth, extending from the soft palate to the epiglottis.

    ruРотоглотка

    • The oropharynx is a common site for infections like tonsillitis.
    • Doctors examined the patient's oropharynx for signs of inflammation.
    • Swallowing involves the coordinated movement of the oropharynx.
Forms
  • oropharynges plural form
  • oropharynxes plural form
  • oropharynges' possessive plural form
  • oropharynxes' possessive plural form
  • oropharynx's possessive singular form